1. What aspects of online professional learning resources do teachers find most valuable?

2. How might online learning resources differ in the value they afford teachers?

Data Source: Items pertaining educator role, resource type, and value of resource on RttT Online Resources Survey

Data Processing: Tokenized and tidied text

Data Analysis: Word Counts & Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency

“It could be completed at home in my free time. It had lots of good information that helped me understand the terminology.”

“the information about the way our common core was created for our system”

“Informative information on the 21st century learner and teacher.”

“The most beneficial aspect was the information about types of data and where we get it from.”

“This has already been implemented; I do not need to know this information at this point.”

“All the videos and resources”

“Printable resources to keep on hand and example videos of how to use formative assessments in the classroom.”

“I was able to see other lesson plans and resources that other schools are doing.”

“Viewing teacher videos, especially Dan Meyer and Finland classroom. I was also introduced to new online resources that will aid my students and me in learning.”

“This was not a beneficial resource to me as I do not teach nor will grade the MSLs for the subject areas targeted in this resource.”

“The ability to schedule the time to work on the module so that it does not interfere with my commitments as an educator.”

“time to talk with peers”

“The most valuable aspect was the time factor. This online module was my first. I did not realize I could walk away and work on it at another time, so this is a tremendous aspect for the online learner.”

“Teachers are able to go back to the information at anytime to view the information to ensure understanding of the material.”

“The freedom to work at my own pace.”

1. Teachers found the information shared beneficial, such as new terminology, the common core standards, and types of data.
2. Teachers appreciated the resources and videos provided including lesson plans and printable materials.
3. Use of words like time, pace, and format suggests teachers valued the convenience of online professional development.

• Limitations: While able to provide quick insight into a large number of responses, analysis raised as many questions as it answered.
  
• Implications: Validation of design decisions such use of videos and inclusion of practical resources.
  
• Next Steps for Analysis: Dig into recommendations for improvement.